"Our study provides a new direction to understand the whole evolutionary history of massive stars toward the formation of black hole binaries."

Massive supernova explosion may have created a binary black hole

"If they were purely made up of stars, they would be the densest galaxies in the universe."

James Webb Space Telescope's mysterious 'little red dots' may be black holes in disguise

Four astronauts are set to depart the International Space Station Wednesday amid a health concern. The unprecedented early departure will leave behind a skeleton crew.

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts will leave the International Space Station today (Jan. 14) in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab, and you can watch it live.

Crew-11 astronauts undock in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (video)

Organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year for the first time in over a decade, resulting in fewer kidney transplants, according to an analysis issued Wednesday that pointed to signs of public mistrust in the lifesaving system.  More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are on the list for an organ transplant.  The nonprofit Kidney Transplant Collaborative analyzed federal data and found 116 fewer kidney transplants were performed last year than in 2024.

Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants

At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday.  Superfoods Inc., which makes Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, recalled products including its original and wild berry flavors with expiration dates of August 2026 to January 2028.  No deaths have been reported, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control a

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.

Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says

New York City nurses are striking for a third day Wednesday, with both sides seemingly preparing for a protracted walkout.  None of the three major hospital systems affected by the strike have met with union negotiators, though one said it plans to sit down with nurses Thursday.  Picketing nurses instead held a rally at a Bronx hospital in which their leaders took aim at hospital administrators who they say are mischaracterizing their contract demands.

What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day

Footage captured before the December 2025 blaze at Palace Hotel Kristall in Ariano Irpino, Italy, shows sparklers grazing the ceiling

Fire Allegedly Triggered by Wedding Cake Sparkler Causes Venue to Go Up in Flames, Leaving Groom with Second-Degree Burns

Officials continue to push the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination.

South Carolina's measles outbreak reaches 434 cases

Louisiana pushed Tuesday to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, setting up a likely test of laws designed to protect telehealth providers who ship abortion pills nationwide.  This is the second time Louisiana has pursued an out-of-state doctor under its abortion restrictions, with Republican Gov. Jeff Landry saying on social media that he wants to bring the abortion provider “to justice.”  The two criminal cases pit Louisiana, which has some of the strictest abortion

Louisiana seeks California doctor’s extradition, testing the limits of shield laws

The "West Wing" actor "presented himself" to New Mexico police on Tuesday, NBC News reports, after the U.S. Marshals Service confirmed it had joined in the search for him.

Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sexual abuse charges in New Mexico

Thousands of nurses at some of New York City's biggest hospitals could go on strike Monday during a severe flu season, three years after a similar walkout forced some of the same medical facilities to transfer some patients and divert ambulances.  The looming strike could impact operations at several of the city’s major private hospitals, including Mount Sinai in Manhattan, Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.  Nearly 15,000 n

Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn't reached with hospitals

More than 15,000 NYC nurses are threatening to walk off the job on Monday.

Nearly 16,000 New York City nurses prepare to strike as contract talks stall

California is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years following winter storms that lashed the state with rain and snow in recent weeks.

California is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years

The agency has spearheaded President Trump's immigration crackdown and been at the center of some of its most controversial incidents.

Can ICE agents detain U.S. citizens? What powers do they have to arrest people? Your most common questions answered.

The outbreak centered in Spartanburg County grew to 310 cases over the holidays, and spawned cases in North Carolina and Ohio among families who traveled to the outbreak area in the northwestern part of the state.  State health officials acknowledged the spike in cases had been expected following holiday travel and family gatherings during the school break.  A growing number of public exposures and low vaccination rates in the area are driving the surge, they said.

South Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio

An apartment in Quebec, Canada was covered in a thick layer of ice after pipes burst in the property amid freezing temperatures

Apartment Turned Into Nightmare 'Ice Castle' After Tenant Shut Off Heat Causing Pipes to Burst: VIDEO

After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.

Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike

Ross, 43, joined ICE in 2015 and has spent the last 10 years as a deportation officer in Minnesota.

What we know about Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

In the US last year there were 23 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, adding up to a total of $115 billion in damages. The database that tracks these costs used to be maintained by the federal government. It is now published by the climate research nonprofit Climate Central.

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

The 37-year-old was pronounced dead at a local hospital on Wednesday.

What we know about Renee Nicole Good, the woman who was killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis

"I couldn't imagine life without him anymore," Melanie Smith said.

Woman shocked to welcome baby after experiencing stomach pain on Christmas

The fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis continues to spark outrage across the country as video evidence appears to contradict the administration’s claims.

Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: Protests continue over agent's killing of Renee Nicole Good; Walz puts National Guard on standby

Local government officials and the Trump administration are giving dramatically different accounts of the events that led to the shooting.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman dies after federal agent opens fire on her vehicle amid immigration crackdown

Four people hurt when an explosion ripped through a Pennsylvania nursing home two weeks ago sued the facility and a natural gas utility on Monday, claiming their negligence was to blame.  Two workers at Bristol Health & Rehab Center LLC, a resident of the suburban Philadelphia facility and a contractor who happened to be there when the blast occurred on Dec. 23 filed the lawsuit.  The defendants include PECO Energy Company, which provided natural gas to the complex, its parent company Exelon Cor

4 injured in suburban Philadelphia nursing home explosion file negligence lawsuit

An Oregon cafe that takes orders in sign language has become a cherished space for the Deaf community, providing a unique gathering place as well as employment for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.  American Sign Language, or ASL, is the primary language at Woodstock Cafe in Portland, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported. Non-ASL speakers can use a microphone that transcribes their order onto a screen.  People have moved from across the country to work at the cafe because it can be hard for pe

This cafe takes orders in sign language. It's cherished by the Deaf community

This year marks the 40th anniversary that MLK Day was first observed in 1986.

When is MLK Day? Plus, the dates of when other federal holidays land in 2026.

A former school bus aide pleaded guilty Monday to assaulting three nonverbal students with autism who were unable to report the abuse.  Kiarra Jones, 30, entered guilty pleas to 12 charges under a plea agreement as she was about to go on trial in suburban Denver for abuse that was revealed in 2024 by bus surveillance video, according to prosecutors and court documents.  Jones is represented by lawyers from the public defender’s office, which does not comment to the media on its cases.

Former school bus aide pleads guilty to assaulting 3 autistic students in Colorado

Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances.  Early and routine home maintenance goes beyond fixing visible damage.  Planning ahead for regular upkeep and for unexpected emergencies can reduce the risk of costly repairs later and help spread expenses more evenly throughout the year.

Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans

Anthony Joshua is lucky to be alive following a fatal car crash earlier this week, especially considering he was originally sitting in the passenger’s seat before switching to the back. Details are still emerging from Joshua’s near-death crash in Nigeria, but fight fans are already blown away by some of the information that has been […]

Joshua Made Last-Second Seat Change That Saved His Life

Investigators believe a devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which killed at least 40 people and injured 119 others, was likely triggered by champagne bottle sparklers igniting the ceiling.

Deadly Switzerland ski resort fire was likely started by sparklers attached to champagne bottles, officials say

The firefighters noticed an elderly man trapped in his vehicle after heavy rains flooded the road and used a flotation vest to aid in the extraction. Firefighters rescued two Israelis trapped inside their vehicles due to flooding in the West Bank, Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority said on Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters rescue two Israelis trapped in vehicles on flooded roads in West Bank

Cosmetic surgery, especially for procedures such as liposuction and butt lifts, remains a “buyer beware” market, with little scrutiny for ads and sales pitches.

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